DSM’s High Performance Polyethylene fiber, Dyneema®, has a tensile strength 15 times that of steel (on a weight for weight
basis). This cut resistant fiber can be washed and reused without any loss in protection. This greatly increases the life cycle of
gloves and lowers employers’ costs dramatically. Dyneema® is extremely resistant to abrasion, moisture, UV rays and chemicals.
Dyneema® fiber is very soft and it adapts to the temperature of the skin. This minimizes perspiration by transporting moisture to
the exterior of the glove. Dyneema® fiber is very versatile and can be used in a variety of engineered yarns. Dyneema® can be
combined with polyamide, polyester, Lycra, glass fiber and steel fiber to produce gloves with varying degrees of cut and abrasion
resistance. Furthermore, Dyneema® can be coated with different polymers to further increase the physical properties.